Seedless Vascular Plants: Phylum Polypodiophyta Reproduction

Question 1

Phylum Polypodiophyta Reproduction, 8 steps

Step 1

Adult sporophyte develops sori under fronds.

Answer 1

Step 2

Mature sporangia releases spores

Question 2

Phylum Polypodiophyta Reproduction, 8 Steps

Step 3

Spores germinate into gametophyte prothallus

Answer 2

Step 4

Prothalli create antheridia and archegonia

Question 3

Phylum Polypodiophyta Reproduction, 8 Steps

Step 5

Antheridia create sperm

Archegonia create eggs

Answer 3

Step 6

It rains

Question 4

Phylum Polypodiophyta Reproduction, 8 Steps

Step 7

Sperm swim to archegonia and fertilize eggs

Answer 4

Step 8

Sporophyte zygote grows into adult sporophyte